EIGHTEEN DAYS · BOTH ISLANDS
New Zealand, Slowly: The 18-Day Guide
Auckland’s harbour, black-sand beaches and the volcanic middle of the North Island, then the lakes, mountains and glacier valleys of the south. This 18-day road trip brings my New Zealand itineraries together, with sensible drives, food stops and room to pause when the light or weather changes.
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What’s inside
- An 18-day, 17-night route, with options to explore either island on its own
- Auckland, Piha, Hobbiton, Mount Maunganui and Tongariro
- The Kāpiti Coast and Wellington, then a flight to Queenstown
- Aoraki/Mount Cook, Wānaka, Franz Josef and Arthur’s Pass to Christchurch
- Drive times, car hire, flight connections and a booking timeline
- Food stops, costs and budget planning
- A photographer’s shot list, road-trip rules and packing essentials

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